Indian Register of Shipping certifies autonomous navigation system

The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has collaborated with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited on the demonstration of an autonomous navigation system with dual navigation capabilities. The demonstration took place on the tug MT Andaman. The IRS team led by R. Srinivas, VP & HOD Electrical & Control System, conducted a thorough review of the autonomy

Indian Register of Shipping partners GRSE for green energy vessels

Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), a leading international classification society, is pleased to announce that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) on 2 nd March 2024. The partnership marks a significant step towards fostering innovation and sustainability in the maritime industry. The MOU was signed

IRS, Hindustan Shipyard successfully complete ONGC Drill ship renewal

Leading classification society, the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), and Hindustan Shipyard Ltd (HSL) have achieved a remarkable milestone by successfully completing the renewal survey of the ONGC Drill Ship Modu Sagar Bhushan under the management of Shipping Corporation of India (SCI). As part of the extensive scope of work for this project, more than

IRS to provide classification services to six Hybrid Electric Catamarans for IWAI

Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), a leading international ship classification society, has secured an order for providing classification services for six hybrid electric catamarans for the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI). The vessels will be constructed at Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Ltd., Kolkata. The six vessels are intended for providing inland ferry services, with a

IRS, MPUVNL sign MOU on classification and certification of solar boats

Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), an International ship classification society and Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (MPUVNL), have signed an MOU towards classification and certification of Solar-Electric boats thus providing the requisite fillip in the promotion of Government of India’s vision of ‘Atma Nirbhar Bharat’. This initiative will strengthen the use of renewables with

IRS to partner with Dassault Systèmes for maritime digit transformation

Ship classification society Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has entered into a collaboration arrangement with Dassault Systèmes of France to further develop virtual twin technology to drive digit transformation and operational efficiency. The collaboration involves the use of Dassault Systèmes’ 3DExperience platform to optimise the performance and efficiency of complex marine and offshore projects. The